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The first landing of French troops on the coast of the Isle of Wight during the French invasion of the Isle of Wight.
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Isle of Wight
County and island of England
The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England which, together with its surrounding uninhabited islets and skerries, is also a ceremonial county. The county is bordered by Hampshire across the Solent strait to the north, and is otherwise surrounded by the English…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
French invasion of the Isle of Wight
1545 battle between England and France during the Italian Wars
The French invasion of the Isle of Wight occurred during the Italian Wars in July 1545. The invasion was repulsed.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)